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Teaching Astronomy – New Opportunities, Challenges, Tools, and Innovations

Session: 7A: 1-Minute Summaries (21, in alphabetical order by last name)

7A-12 - Using an Orange to Demonstrate the Effects of Tidal Forces on Io

Friday, August 23, 2024
10:50 AM – 11:40 AM US PDT

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    Michael C. LoPresto

    Lecturer, Department of Astronomy
    University of Michigan
    Saline, Michigan, United States

Abstract: A brief simulation/demonstration of the effects of the Tidal Forces on Jupiter's Moon Io that cause it to be volcanic using an orange adds a visual component to the discussion of the topic that can make an impression on students .